Legendary Cake Jam II, Night 2: "Joonbug Unplugged"

With disarming lyrics that speak to the realities of love both found and lost, and songs that tell stories of a life that isn't always perfect (but sometimes comes close) Kirk Thurmond's smooth and soulful voice draws the listener into a world where problems can be honestly and earnestly expressed, and where you feel that it's ok to not always be completely content. With songs such as "Like My Love," "Leave that Girl Alone," and "Superlover," Kirk's music can simply be described as honest. Seeking to convey an emotional rawness in his music that can all too often be lost as artists try to pursue the next crowd-pleasing hit, Kirk aims for one thing- genuinity (a word he made up). "I want people to know that when they listen to my songs, they're hearing what I really feel - no holds barred," says Kirk. "I try not to pull any punches in my writing, even if it makes me seem broken, because all too often that's what we are- fragile and in pieces. If we were more honest with each other about how we don't have it all together, I really believe things could change for all of us." Kirk aims to let his friends and his fans know that the experiences they encounter are not theirs alone, that there is someone who understands the struggles and the pains of the everyday. He is more than willing to share his experiences with the world.


Dallas-based soul singer-songwriter Larry g(EE) released Weekends after a summer in Brooklyn. After teaming up with Producer Beau Bedford, whose credits include work with the Apache 5, Dovetail and Kirby Brown, he returned to Dallas to release this four-track EP showcasing a unique and catchy blend of funk, silky soul and smart pop melodies. His famed single “Yo Mama” reels listeners in with punchy horns and passionate vocals, while the piercing ballad “I’m Your Fool” embodies the intense romanticism of vintage Motown singles of the past.

Larry g(EE) has been spotted with his five- to fifteen-piece band from Los Angeles to New York City, on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, at South by Southwest in Austin, at ACL Live, on the Vans Warped Tour, Summerfest, the Center of the Universe Music Festival, MusicFest NW and opening for an array of national artists, including Ghostland Observatory, Linda Perry, Bootsy Collins, ZZ Ward, Emeli Sande and Erykah Badu. g(EE) has also been chosen to be one of Red Bull Sound Select's emerging artists, a Chevy Music Showcase artist for North Texas and recently won "Best Funk/R&B Act" at the 2013 Dallas Observer Music Awards.

Larry g(EE) is also a member of the Primary Wave Music Publishing family and is currently working on his debut full-length album release, set for 2015. For more information on Larry g(EE), upcoming appearances or to listen to sample of Weekends, please visit http://www.larry-gee.com/.